A navigator connecting expectant families, families with young children (birth – 8 years old) and those working with families to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being.

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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Learn more about how your child is developing through one of Minnesota’s programs that support families who have children birth to 7 years of age. Programs offer a variety of services that include developmental screening, parent support, fun activities to support a child’s development, and connections to other helpful services.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - Medical Evaluation
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
  - Caregiver Support
  - Additional Resources
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs

Emergency housing options for young children, teens, and families in a variety of situations

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Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Mille Lacs Band Of Ojibwe - Onamia

18562 Minobimaadizi Loop, Onamia, MN, 56359

Phone number(320) 495-3514 Website addresshttps://mlbo.dev/services/community-support-services#FamilyViolencePrevention

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Veterans MACV - St. Paul

1000 University Ave W, Ste 10, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org/our-services/housing

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Veterans MACV - Duluth

5209 Ramsey St, Duluth, MN, 55807

Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org/our-services/housing

Area Served: Northern Minnesota

Missions, Inc. Programs

Missions, Inc. ProgramsLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter - Home Free Mission Lodge and Retterath Center Call for Location Phone number(763) 559-4945 Website addresshttps://www.missionsinc.org/our-services/domestic-violence-services/#home-free-shelter

Area Served: Most programs serve Hennepin County. Service area may be dependent on program

Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Mount Olive Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter - Winter Warming Centers

3045 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 827-5919 Emailneighborhood@mountolivelutheranchurch.org Website addresshttps://www.mountolivechurch.org

Area Served: Minneapolis

Nameless Coalition for the Homeless

Nameless Coalition for the HomelessLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter The Wolfe Center

522 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601

Phone number(218) 444-5516 Website addresshttps://namelesscoalition.org/our-menu/the-wolfe-shelter

Area Served: Beltrami County

New Pathways, Inc.

New Pathways, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

310 Ashland St S, Cambridge, MN, 55008

Phone number(763) 691-0121 Emailhello@newpathwaysmn.com Website addresshttps://www.newpathwaysmn.com/#Programs

Area Served: City of Cambridge

Nexus Family Healing

Nexus Family HealingLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Nexus - Aspen House

2031 Victoria Rd S, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118

Phone number(651) 447-4090 Website addresshttps://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/aspen-house/short-term-youth-shelter

Area Served: Dakota County

Northlands Rescue Mission

Northlands Rescue MissionLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter

420 Division Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58201

Phone number(701) 772-6600 Emailinfo@jointhemission.org Website addresshttps://www.northlandsrescuemission.org/fighthomelessness

Area Served: Polk County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing

312 N Main St, Badger, MN, 56714

Phone number(218) 528-3258 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/family-services

Area Served: Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Marshall and Roseau counties

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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